John Robert Williamson (October 9, 1942 – July 11, 2020) was an American football player who played professionally as a linebacker for seven seasons for the

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and

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. Williamson died in

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on July 11, 2020, at the age of 79.

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1942 births 2020 deaths Sportspeople from El Dorado, Arkansas Players of American football from Arkansas American football linebackers El Dorado High School (Arkansas) alumni Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football players Oakland Raiders players Boston Patriots players American Football League players {{linebacker-1940s-stub